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6 Best Nursing Homes in Fossil, WY
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fossil nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Fossil, WY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Fossil or another care type is right for you. Browse 6 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fossil.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Carlson, Beckwith and Leefe.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fossil, WY
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of nursing homes in Fossil, WY
The average cost of senior living in Fossil is $4,025 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marse, WY with an average of $2,713 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fossil, WY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fossil, WY vs. the state and national average
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U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fossil vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Fossil, WY by room type
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Fossil nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fossil nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fossil, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Fossil nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fossil that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fossil, WYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fossil nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fossil Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fossil, WYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fossil nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fossil partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fossil, WYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fossil nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fossil offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fossil, WYNational
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Lincoln Nursing Ctr, Willow Creek of Evanston and Pioneer Counseling Svc are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fossil, Wyoming. See full list of communities.
There are 6 nursing homes facilities near Fossil, Wyoming. See the full list.
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